Ayutthaya Temple Join Tour from Bangkok by Road with Transfer

Highlight

• Escape Bangkok for the day and journey to the ancient city of Ayutthaya, the former capital of Thailand.
• Visit UNESCO-listed temples that contain important artifacts from the kingdom's rich 417-year history.
• Explore ancient ruins of monasteries, Buddhist temples, and palaces.
• Marvel at Wat Phra Sri Sanphet and the royal palace grounds.
• Journey to Wat Mahathat, one of the oldest and most significant temples.
• This tour is a great way to experience the history and culture of Thailand.
• Timing: 07:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Inclusions:-

• Entrance fees to the temples
• Professional guide
• Entry/Admission - Historic City of Ayutthaya
• Entry/Admission - Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon
• Entry/Admission - Wat Phra Sri Sanphet
• Entry/Admission - Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Lokayasutharam)
• Entry/Admission - Wat Mahathat
• Round trip transfer

Exclusions:-

• Gratuities (optional)
• Food and drinks, unless specified

Itinerary:-

Escape Bangkok for the day and journey to the ancient city of Ayutthaya, the former capital of Thailand. Visit UNESCO-listed temples that contain important artifacts from the kingdom's rich 417-year history. Take a day trip to the ancient city of Ayutthaya, the former capital of Thailand, and visit the remarkable Bang Pa-In Summer Palace. Explore ancient ruins of monasteries, Buddhist temples, and palaces. Marvel at Wat Phra Sri Sanphet and the royal palace grounds. Journey to Wat Mahathat, one of the oldest and most significant temples.

Itinerary:

• 07:00 AM - Meeting point at your hotel located centrally within a 1 km radius of Central World or Meeting Point located at Coffee Cafe Club located on the Ground Floor at River City Bangkok - 23 Soi Charoen Krung 24, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100
• 07:30 AM - Depart Bangkok for Ayutthaya (76 Kilometer)
  • Duration: 1 hour
• Stop At: Historic City of Ayutthaya, Pratu Chai Sub-district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
• 09:30 AM - Proceed to Ayutthaya, the ancient capital in the period of 1350-1767 A.D. The most interesting historical sites in the country, to visit a few famous Buddhist Temples
  • Duration: 1 hour
• Stop At: Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon, U-thong Road, Pranakorn Sri ayutthaya District, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
• 10:30 AM - Visit Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, also called "Wat Chao Phraya Thai". It was built by King U-Thong in 1357 for meditation. The central pagoda built under King Naresuan at the end of the 16th century was tall enough to outshine the Burmese-built Phu Khao Thong temple
  • Duration: 30 minutes
• Stop At: Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Pratuchai Subdistrict, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
• 11:00 AM -  Visit Wat Phra Sri Sanphet. This monastery was the most important temple of Ayutthaya and was situated within the Grand Palace grounds. It served as a model for the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok.
  • Duration: 30 minutes
• Stop At: Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Lokayasutharam), Phratuchai Subdistrict, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
• 11:30 - Visit Wat Lokayasutharam, which has a huge reclining Buddha image. The other two ancient temples, as well as the ruined site, also surround the compound area
  • ​​​​​​​Duration: 30 minutes
• Stop At: Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya Historical Park Pratuchai, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
• 12:00 PM - Visit Wat Mahathat, also known as “Monastery of Great Relic”. It was the center of Buddhism in the Ayutthaya Kingdom. The Burmese put it on fire. A Buddha's head entwined within the roots of a tree is one of the most recognizable images in the temple. Wat Na Phra Men or “The Monastery in Front of the Funeral Pyre”. The crowned Buddha is the most important Buddha image. The crowned image sits in the Subduing Mara posture and measures 6 m high and 4.50 m in width across the lap. The image was cast of metal and covered with gold leaf. The peculiarities of Phra Buddha are that the image is attired in royal dress complete with crown, earrings, necklace, chest, and arm ornament.
• 02:30 PM - Depart from Ayutthaya.
• 04:00 PM - Arrive in Bangkok and drop at Saphan Taksin BTS station to easily return to your hotel.
  • Duration: 30 minutes